Material supervisor

Materials Warehouse Supervisor

Non-Union Position

Supply Chain Staff; Sherwood, Oregon (US-OR)

Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents.

Regular FT

Posting # 5061

About Us :

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve.

Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.

In addition to environmental stewardship, We’re also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.

The Role :

The Materials Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the strategic oversight of receiving, storing, and dispatching materials.

This role ensures inventory accuracy and effectively manages stock levels. The supervisor coordinates and monitors the activities of warehouse staff and delivery drivers, providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Day to Day :

• Selects, trains, and manages storekeepers, drivers, and administrative personnel.
• Establish workflow to ensure quality inspection standards are maintained.
• Establishes and manages annual Storeroom budget.
• Coordinate and manage the recieving, distribution, and control of inventory including materials, parts, supplies, and misc. tools.
• Manage and maintain current inventory utilizing SAP warehouse management system to facilitate minimum and maximum inventory levels.
• Drive continuous improvement by regularly evaluating processes and implementing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide a high degree of internal customer service by effectively supporting and collaborating with various departments to ensure seamless operations and satisfaction.
• Manage inventory requests and usage by Company resource centers, Company crews and contract crews.
• Serve as training resource on inventory management system (SAP Enterprise Warehouse Managment) within department and Company.
• Oversee warehouse deployment and use of technology systems.
• Maintain and manage detailed inventory control processes and records adhering to Company policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Establish, coordinate, and oversee safe work practices for the department.
• Develops, trains, and mentor’s individual and team members with documentation and ongoing performance. feedback : recognizes accomplishments and provides cross-training opportunities.
• Manages, facilitates, and evaluates team development, work processes and technical expertise, technical job knowledge and personal skill development.
• Adheres to and promotes the philosophies and directives of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Demonstrates appropriate leadership and decision-making behaviors; maintains technical job knowledge and personal skill development.

Committed to coaching and developing employees.

Supports Company’s commitment to a culture of safe work practices.

Come on your first day with :

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience (includes a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role) and knowledge of materials and inventory management practices or equivalent combination of experience / education.
• Demonstrated skill and ability to develop and supervise personnel.
• Working knowledge of warehouse stores operations concepts and theories such as, inventory management and distribution.
• Demonstrated skill and ability to manage internal customer relations, interfaces, and service.
• Ability to research, evaluate, and identify problems / requirements, present creative solutions, and to follow through on decisions and details.
• Self-directed work skills and the ability to perform multi-task functions, organize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and balance priorities;

and facilitate and coordinate projects.

• Knowledge of software packages, preferably SAP S4 / Hanna and Enterprise Warehouse Management (EWM) and MS Office proficiency, Word and Excel.
• Oversee and manage warehouse’s delivery drivers’ Internal delivery logistics.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong people skills : the ability to quickly build effective working relationships with individuals in a variety of business functions.

What we offer : Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

• Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
• Free access to an online wellness resources platform

Work Life Balance -

• Up to 23 Vacation Days
• 80 Hours of Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• 3 weeks paid parental leave
• Green Team / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council / Safety Team / Women’s Network and many other Employee Resource Groups
• 1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room

Financial -

• Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
• Competitive 401K company contribution and match
• 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
• Wellness incentive program

Discounts -

• 20% off natural gas service
• Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
• TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
• Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless

Base salary range : $83,850.00 - $119,450.00 per year, depending on qualifications

Annual Target Incentive : Supervisor , 9.5% target

Targets are calculated using eligible earnings during plan year participation. Payout, if earned, is based on company and individual performance for each plan year and may range from 0% 200% of target.

Targets are subject to change in subsequent plan years. Must be employed by September 30 in order to receive any prorated payout.

Application Process : To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and resume via our website.

https : / / www.nwnatural.com / about-us / the-company / careers

Deadline : 10 / 8 / 24

Disclosure : We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations.

All applications must be submitted through NW Natural’s Electronic Application System. Resumes submitted via email, fax or mail will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application.

NW Natural is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates’ diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics.

We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural.

Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

If you need assistance or an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us at employment@nwnatural.com or (971) 979-6341.

NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR / Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural.

No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.

Last updated : 2024-09-25

Salary : $5,250 - $119,450